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January • 2024
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Vacation at Your Speed in Henry County, GA Some people use vacation to rest and relax, while others want their off-time supercharged with adventure. Enjoy the best of both worlds in Henry County, Georgia, only 20 miles south of Atlanta. Take your time in historic Locust Grove wandering the downtown streets, checking out the Black Rose Café & Bar, Lovin’ Oven Pizzeria, The French Market & Tavern, and Crumbles, a bakery owned by a televised baking show champ. Train enthusiasts can settle in to watch the more than 40 trains that pass through Locust Grove each day f rom the beautiful Train Watching Platform. Listen to the conductors talk to each other from the built-in speaker system. Shopaholics’ dreams come true in Locust Grove with two huge antique stores, Tanger Outlets, Cavender’s Horsetown, and a host of small boutiques. For one of the best breakfasts of your life, check out Southern Fusion Dining or sip coffee as you browse the new and used books at Birdsong Books.
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While idyllic Downtown Hampton offers the opportunity to pick up some vacation reads at Speakeasy Bookstore, awardwinning homemade ice cream at Welcome Home Creamery & Coffee, and craft beer in a
laid-back setting at Camp Brewing Company, just a few miles away sits a thrill-seeker’s dream. The 850-acre Atlanta Motor Speedway is a virtual playground of opportunities with the Bobby Ore Motorsports
Stunt Driving School, track tours, and annual NASCAR races and Monster Jam. Across the street at the Atlanta Speedway Airport, book a seat in a Vietnam-era Huey or Cobra for the ride of your life at the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation. If you want a bird’s-eye view but at a slower pace, check out South Atlanta Helicopter’s onehour tours. When you want to kick back and take time to recharge, head to Stockbridge, where a private couples massage or a romantic dinner by the lake awaits at Stockbridge Lakes Bed & Breakfast. If nature is your therapy, visit Panola Mountain State Park and book a sunset mountain hike. If music mellows you, check out the lineup of concerts at the Stockbridge Amphitheater. Stroll the Downtown Stockbridge main street, stop in BarnBeautiful for unique, handcrafted barnwood furniture and home décor, and browse the gallery for local art. For a bite of delicious history, travel down Martin Luther King, Sr.
Heritage Trail to the Green Front Café, where, after more than 50 years since f irst opening, this restaurant is once again serving up southern staples, now with a Jamaican twist. When it's thrills you seek for the little ones, McDonough offers SkyZone Trampoline Park, Urban Air Adventure Park, and Starlite Family Fun Center. Southern Belle Farm can deliver thrills for the little ones and chill time for the adults. Berry picking, homemade ice cream and desserts, kids’ activities, and racing pigs in the fall are just some of their offerings. Looking for a quiet day by the lake? Head to Nash Farm Park with your f ishing pole to enjoy the serene beauty of this 204-acre park. Heritage Park offers shaded trails and an opportunity to soak in some history at the Heritage Park Veterans Museum. Be sure to ask one of the Veterans who volunteer for a tour for the best experience! Book your trip today at visithenrycountygeorgia.com
Revolutionary Bubble Submarines Dive 3,280 Feet Below the Sea Fans of the deep can now travel in a smart new submarine Unveiling a new era in underwater exploration, Seamagine, a leading submersible manufacturer,
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has introduced the Aurora 90 and Aurora 100, revolutionizing how passengers experience the ocean's depths. These
cutting-edge submersibles are engineered to plunge to astonishing depths, ranging from 328 to an unparalleled 3,280 feet, offering passengers an extraordinary glimpse into the mysteries of the deep sea. The Aurora 90 is designed to comfortably accommodate up to five passengers, while the Aurora 100 boasts an even larger capacity, welcoming seven adventurers. Both models feature expansive acrylic windows that provide panoramic vistas and nearly 360-degree visibility, immersing passengers in an awe-inspiring oceanic bubble of wonder. With six potent thrusters propelling them in every direction at speeds of up to three knots, the Aurora submarines pave the way for thrilling coral reef expeditions and the exploration of ancient shipwrecks. The Aurora 90 and Aurora 100 weigh in at nine and 12 tons, respectively, and are equipped with pressure-balanced lithium-ion batteries, providing
up to 14 hours of autonomy. Remarkably, these batteries recharge in just two hours, ensuring a quick turnaround for subsequent dives. Built with sturdy metal hulls, these subs are versatile and equally suited for scientific endeavors and adventurous joy rides. Customizability is an important piece of Seamagine's design philosophy. Both the Aurora 90 and Aurora 100 offer a wide array of equipment options, from cameras and sonars to robotic arms and imaging tools. The rear hull section provides extra room for research gear, enhancing the submarines' utility for scientific missions. The top deck, crafted from synthetic teak and featuring retractable handrails, ensures easy and swift boarding. Inside the submarines, passengers are treated to a luxurious experience with plush extras such as sofas and coffee tables. The front section
is dedicated to passengers, providing a comfortable and immersive environment, while the rear serves as the pilot's command center. Seamagine prioritizes safety with independent manual controls to minimize systemic failures and double monitoring systems to ensure guest safety during every dive. For added peace of mind, Seamagine boasts an impressive track record of 12,000 dives, and their Aurora submersibles have earned certifications from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), attesting to their commitment to quality and safety. The ocean's depths remain largely unexplored, but the Aurora 90 and Aurora 100 provide an opportunity to unlock new frontiers, inviting enthusiasts and researchers alike to embark on a journey of discovery in these smart and state-of-the-art submarines. (Source: Cover Media via Reuters Connect)
